2026 Reading Challenge

 

New year, new stack of books to dive into!

I have a reading challenge to share with you today. Whether you’re looking to push the boundaries of your comfort zone or just have fun discovering new books, you can use this list is here to spark some ideas.

The prompts are flexible and open to interpretation feel free to get creative and make the challenge your own. 

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How does this challenge work?

Assign a book of your choosing to each prompt. As you complete each prompt, mark it off your list.

You can share the challenge in your social media, book clubs or journals!

To download a FREE PDF of the challenge, visit my Ko-Fi shop.

2026 Reading Challenege 

1. A book with an unreliable narrator
2. Reread Your Favorite Book
3. A book that was adapted into a movie or TV show
4. A book with a forbidden romance
5. A book you owned as a child but never read
6. A book set in the future
7. A book you can finish in a day
8. A book with an enemies-to-lovers story
9. A book recommended by a friend
10. A book set in a country you’ve never visited
11. A book published the year you were born
12. Listen to an Audiobook
13. A book that features a secret society
14. A book inspired by a true story
15. A book that includes a map
16. A book with a blue cover
17. A book with a slow-burn romance
18. A book inspired by mythology or folklore
19. A book with a musical element
20. A book featuring a summer romance

To download a FREE PDF of the challenge, visit my Ko-Fi shop.

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